Buckingham Choral Society has a current membership of almost 100 singers.
Our current membership is drawn from Buckingham town and the surrounding area, including the villages of Brackley, Chackmore, Deanshanger, Gawcott, Leckhampstead, Maids Moreton, Nash, Padbury, Preston Bissett, Shalstone, Silverstone, Stony Stratford, Tingewick, Towcester, Twyford, Water Stratford, Winslow, and even as far afield as Bletchley and Milton Keynes.

	Michael Ridley Michael has been Musical Director of the Buckingham Choral Society since November 1999. He was born in South Africa, educated at Gresham’s School in Norfolk, the Royal College of Music and at Exeter and London Universities. He has taught music in schools since 1971 and has been Director of Music at schools in the West Midland, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and currently at Beachborough School. Primarily a pianist, Michael’s conducting experience began when he was at school and he has continued to direct choral and orchestral ensembles ever since. He is an experienced music examiner and festival adjudicator. His favourite means of relaxation are walking, cycling and playing golf. Michael has recently announced that he will be standing down as Musical Director effective 31st December 2008. The Society therefore invites applications from suitably qualified musicians for the position of Musical Director from 1st January 2009. For more details about the role and requirements of the Musical Director please click here.
	Geoffrey Allan Taylor Geoffrey has been ever-present as repetiteur for Buckingham Choral Society since 1994 when he joined the Society, accompanying the choir and performing as a keyboard soloist in their concert performances. He was born in Stony Stratford and trained as a musician at the Guildhall School of Music in London after qualifying as a teacher. He.is known locally as a composer, pianist and teacher.  The Society has performed a number of his compositions including ‘A Vision: Look Well to This Day’, which was commissioned by the Society for the Millennium celebrations. He has many other interests enjoying the fruitful interaction of the arts not only in music, but also in painting and poetry. He is a keen runner and walker and an enthusiastic organic gardener.
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